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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.61, 3,805.22 and 892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.61, 3,805.22 and 892.82 is: 1,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.61 : 3,805.22 = 892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.61/3,805.22 = 892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.61x = 3,805.22 × 892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.61x = 3,397,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,357.49/2,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.33

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